Campbell Lake
Campbell Lake is an earth dam located in Siskiyou County, California, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Campbell Lake
The primary purpose of Campbell Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jennifer F. Menke (private). It impounds the Shackleford Cr.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 65 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Siskiyou |
| River/Stream | Shackleford Cr |
| Coordinates | 41.53530, -123.10240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 65 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Jennifer F. Menke |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00495 |
| Federal ID | CA00495 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |